At the age of 71 years and one month, John S.
Murray, one of Boonville's well-known citizens, passed away last Saturday
shortly before the noon hour at his home on north Third street. He was the
father of twelve children, nine of whom are living.

The funeral took place Monday afternoon. A
service was held at the home at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. Crutchfield,
following which the burial took place at Maple Grove cemetery.

Mr. Murray was born in Tennessee and came to
Indiana at the age of ten years. He first resided at Rockport but later
came to this city where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Sarah
Ebright at Rockport. The wife survives the husband as do also nine
children, as follows; Mrs. William Collins, Mrs. Mal Strain, Mrs. James
Hemenway and Mrs. Demas Gentry, all of this city; Mrs. Rufus Cherry of
Louisville, Ky.; Messrs. James Murray of this city; Joseph of Oklahoma; William
of Linton, Ind., and Felix of California. Joseph and Felix were not here
for their father's obsequies.